Effects of Hail-Caused Dents on the Thermal Performance of Insulation under Single-Ply Roofing December 01, 2022 IIBEC Interface December 2022 Hail damage evaluations of single-ply roofing membranes present unique challenges. These roofing systems tend to be very hail resistant when the membranes are new; however, single-ply roofing membranes tend to lose strength and become brittle over time as they age.1 Some membranes can develop anomalies related to weathering effects or mechanical […] Read More
Changes Coming in the 2021 IBC Requirements for Exterior Walls on Commercial Buildings October 16, 2022 28 • IIBEC Interface October 2022 Changes Coming in the 2021 IBC Requirements for Exterior Walls on Commercial Buildings By Jeffrey H. Greenwald, PE, CAE, and Lorraine Ross This paper was originally presented at the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. The year 2020 delivered many unexpected changes in our personal lives as well […] Read More
The Perils of Undue Structural Reliance on “Lag Screws”: A Case Study September 19, 2022 The terms “lag screw” and “lag bolt” often are used interchangeably in construction and maritime fields. For example, guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development1 states, “Lag screws (often called lag bolts) function as bolts in joints where the main member is too thick to be economically penetrated by regular bolts.” However, […] Read More
Water Penetration Resistance at Terrace Doors Hinges on the Details September 15, 2022 10 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 sk any building engineer, management company, or property owner and they will tell you that one or more of the terrace doors at their property has leaked at some point during a rain event. This is a common occurrence, and one that industry professionals will tell you is “to […] Read More
Canadian Roofing Contractors Association Presents Award to Longstanding IIBEC Member Gary Hamilton May 19, 2022 The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association awarded Gary Hamilton, RRC, RRO, PEng the prestigious 2022 Frank Ladner Award. The Frank Ladner Award recognizes a person for their technical contribution to the roofing industry. Read More
Day Four Recap: The 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show March 20, 2022 Attendees of the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, hit the trade show floor Sunday, March 20, and continued to learn about the latest products and services from more than 120 exhibitors gathered for the annual IIBEC event. Later, at the Awards Luncheon sponsored by Sika Corp., IIBEC President Ted Sheridan […] Read More
Influencing I-codes: Demystifying the Process of Submitting Code-Change Proposals to the International Code Council’s Family of Codes September 21, 2021 If you have ever used a code or standard, you have probably had ideas about how the document could be improved. Many building enclosure consultants are familiar with the development of standards through organizations such as ASTM, AAMA, SPRI, and others. The International Code Council (ICC) does have a unique process for development of its […] Read More
